http://iawf.orgIowa Women's Foundation - Investing in the dreams of girls and the power of women Recently Posted News ItemsEN2010-Jul-30 00:00:00 GMThttp://iawf.orgadmin@yourdomain.comIowa Women's Foundation - Investing in the dreams of girls and the power of womenWebsite Baker CMS RSS News Feed2010-Jul-23, 12:25(Dayna B. 2010-Jul-23, 12:25) Join us on Thursday, August 12th from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Kirkwood Room, 513 Kirkwood Avenue, in Iowa City to help us celebrate our sweet sixteen anniversary.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/sweet-sixteen-anniversary-100.phpDayna B.2010-Jul-20, 16:05(Stephanie Hamilton 2010-Jul-20, 16:05) http://iawf.org/pages/posts/reach-award-nominations-99.phpStephanie Hamilton2010-Jul-16, 17:02(Dayna B. 2010-Jul-16, 17:02) Be among the leaders investing in women-focused projects at IWF's 14th Annual Awards Luncheon. Through strategic investments and collaborations, IWF seeks to create lasting social change for all Iowans. The path there is crafted through the melding of community support and innovative ideas - all of which we will be celebrating on Friday, October 1, 2010 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. Tickets are $50 with a reduced student rate of $25. Tables of eight are $400. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Diana Brayton, diana@iawf.org, for more information. RSVP today! Learn more about our annual awards luncheon.  http://iawf.org/pages/posts/rsvp-today---14th-annual-luncheon-98.phpDayna B.2010-Jul-14, 16:50(Rachael 2010-Jul-14, 16:50) On behalf of the Iowa Women's Foundation Board of Directors, we are pleased to inform you that our Annual Awards Luncheon will be held on October 1 at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/announcing-2010-luncheon-keynote-speaker-95.phpRachael2010-Jun-07, 12:55(Dayna B. 2010-Jun-07, 12:55) Over 380 people participated in the Seventh Annual Run Like a Mother Race. The strong winds died down just in time for everyone to hit the track! Thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors that contributed to the success of this wonderful event. Check back to view photos and more event information. Here are the overall race results.  http://iawf.org/pages/posts/run-like-a-mother-race-results-94.phpDayna B.2010-May-05, 16:41(Rachael 2010-May-05, 16:41) If you answered YES to any of the above, then the 7th Annual Run Like a Mother race is for YOU! On Saturday, May 8, 2010, Chicks for Change is hosting Run Like a Mother, a 4-mile run/walk to benefit the Iowa Women’s Foundation.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/do-you-have-a-mother-do-you-know-a-mother-are-you-a-mother-24.phpRachael2010-May-12, 12:46(Dayna B. 2010-May-12, 12:46) “I am donating in memory of my mother, Bersha E. Brown. She taught her daughters a work ethic for all time. My hope is to pass this on to my daughters and grand-daughters.” – Sandra Brown-Frerickshttp://iawf.org/pages/posts/honoring-amazing-women-93.phpDayna B.2010-Jun-29, 08:08(Stephanie Hamilton 2010-Jun-29, 08:08) Mary Beth Guillaume, President and Founder of Accentz Jewelry said, “I have been passionate about the Iowa Women’s Foundation mission from the moment I was introduced to it. It is so perfectly aligned with our philosophy at Accentz of encouraging women to truly believe in themselves. I really look forward to a great partnership and the chance to impact the women and girls of Iowa.”http://iawf.org/pages/posts/encouraging-women-to-truly-believe-in-themselves-92.phpStephanie Hamilton2010-Mar-24, 17:15(Rachael 2010-Mar-24, 17:15) http://iawf.org/pages/posts/domestic-violence-and-health-care-reform-90.phpRachael2010-Mar-10, 14:32(Dayna B. 2010-Mar-10, 14:32) The Iowa Women's Foundation (IWF) will accept grant applications for the 2011 year through May 28, 2010. All applications for IWF funding must be specifically for women and/or girls in Iowa. Informal groups of women and/or girls, grassroots organizations and formal nonprofit organizations may apply for funding.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/funds-available-89.phpDayna B.2010-Mar-03, 10:50(Dayna B. 2010-Mar-03, 10:50) 24 other states, DC and Puerto Rico have laws requiring employer accommodation of expressing milk at work for employees who breastfeed. The Iowa Senate has passed the bill, and it is now eligible for debate in the House. However, without a show of support, it will likely not come to a vote in the House. Please let your Representative know your thoughts on the bill SF2270.  http://iawf.org/pages/posts/call-to-action-on-behalf-of-working-mothers-in-iowa-88.phpDayna B.2010-Feb-24, 15:13(Dayna B. 2010-Feb-24, 15:13) Powerful social and economic change occurs when girls have the opportunity to fully participate in society.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/the-girl-effect-86.phpDayna B.2010-Jan-29, 16:25(Rachael 2010-Jan-29, 16:25) http://iawf.org/pages/posts/domestic-violence-deaths-in-iowa-on-the-rise-84.phpRachael2009-Nov-03, 13:59(Dayna B. 2009-Nov-03, 13:59) I'm a woman and I vote.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/why-im-a-menace-80.phpDayna B.2010-May-06, 12:54(Administrator 2010-May-06, 12:54) The Iowa Women's Foundation (IWF) is joining Bagolitas' new Pay It Forward Program. IWF supporters now have another way to invest in the dreams of girls and the power of women.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/shop-with-a-purpose-78.phpAdministrator